The guests wished the happy couple a long and prosperous life.
Source: tatoeba (19898)
Prosperous
/ˈpɹɑs.pə.ɹəs/
Synonyms for "prosperous" (171 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (35)
Adjective(12 words)
favorablewell-offadvantageousaffluentaffluent groupassetfulauspiciousboomingbuoyantburgeoningcomfortabledeveloped society
abounding in richesaffluentappropriateassured of successauspiciousbenignbenignantboomingbrightcomfortablecomfortably situatedcomingconvenientcrowned with successdesirabledisgustingly rich
Adjective(2 words)
Strong matches (51)
Related words (85)
moneymoneyedmoniedof good omenof happy portentof promiseon easy streeton the up-and-upon topon velvetoofyopportuneopulentout in frontpromisingpropitiousprosperingprovided forrichrich as croesus
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robustrolling in moneyseasonablesnugstrongsubstantialsucceedingsuccessfulsurefirethriftythrivingtimelytriumphantwallowing in wealthwarmwealthywellwell fixedwell provided forwell-fixedwell-heeledwell-offwell-timedwell-to-do
Noun(11 words)
Adjective(21 words)
most solventpalmiestpalmyprofitablepromisingprosperingrichricherrichestroaringthe most solvent optionthrivingwealthierwealthiestwealthyweathierwell-fixedwell-heeledwell-run economywell-situated
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well-to-do
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: favorable, well-off, abounding in riches, advantageous, affluent.
- Sentence evidence is available for prosperous, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "prosperous".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "prosperous"
Keep "prosperous" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "prosperous" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "prosperous", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "prosperous" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entrieseconomic advantageeconomic well-beingfavorable conditionsuccessful condition
More specific
6 entriesprosperous businessprosperous familyprosperous programprosperous startupprosperous townprosperous venture
Collocations
6 entriesprosperous businessprosperous communityprosperous economyprosperous familyprosperous futureprosperous nation
Inflections
2 entriesmore prosperousmost prosperous
Derivations
4 entriessimilar
4 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
That town looked prosperous.
Source: tatoeba (45051)
Best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year.
Source: tatoeba (240779)
Formerly this harbor was prosperous.
Source: tatoeba (272111)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "prosperous"?
Closest matches include favorable, well-off, abounding in riches, advantageous, affluent.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "prosperous"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.